EXTRAORDINARINESS Synonyms: 48 Similar Words

extraordinariness

noun

Definition of extraordinariness

as in remarkableness

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Noun

The Dominick is all floor-to-ceiling windows, soaking tubs, rooftop pools, and moody light fixtures — in other words, its 46 stories are peppered with elements that exude upscale, sophisticated energy while avoiding all signs of gaudiness.

— Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 2 Mar. 2026
So that drove a kind of character choice as well about the gaudiness of the society.

— Kelsie Gibson, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026

Definition of gaudiness

Noun

My feelings about Dudamel as an interpreter have ranged from irritation at his turn-it-up-to-11 showiness to admiration for his ability to make listeners hear music afresh.

— Justin Davidson, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026
Rose is another extraordinary showcase for her gifts and a master class in the art of acting with rigor, honesty, physicality and zero showiness.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 15 Feb. 2026

Definition of showiness

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An emotional buildup isn’t new for them, but the clarity with which its alt-rock grandiosity is captured is—a result of trusting producer Alex Farrar, at Asheville’s Drop of Sun Studio, for the first time.

— Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 15 July 2026
Griffith’s own work looks stiff and sentimental, weighed down with melodrama and grandiosity that may have seemed dated even in 1915.

— Vivian Yee, New York Times, 20 June 2026

Definition of grandiosity

Noun

Italy’s richness comes from the dialogue between disciplines such as fashion, art, cinema, food, architecture and design, creating an ecosystem of creativity, craftsmanship, know-how and innovation.

— Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026
The mac and cheese brings a creamy texture, the collard greens cut through some of the richness from the cheeses, and the cornbread provides a little crunch and sweetness in each bite.

— Justin Brown, AJC.com, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of richness

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